Lead Product Owner

Do you want to lead development of future payment solutions at one of the leading banks in the Nordics? Swedbank is looking for a senior leader who will take clear end-to-end ownership of our payment product portfolio – from strategy and prioritisation to delivery and measurable business outcomes. This is a role for someone who wants to deliver real value in a complex, highly regulated environment. As Head of Payment Products, you are responsible for the payment products portfolio. Products included are domestic batch payments, single payments, international payments, bill payments, instant payments/Swish and cash. In the role you are part of the Product Sweden management team, also including account products, connectivity, infrastructure, partner integrations and business development. You set the direction, drive priorities, and ensure the bank delivers business and customer value, and regulatory outcomes. Your responsibilities: Define, evolve, and realize the product strategy and roadmap for the payments domain Analyse and own decisions regarding direction, priorities, scope, and investments Drive and stand behind difficult prioritisation decisions and trade-offs in a complex environment Ensure strong execution across the full product lifecycle – from idea to realised value Be accountable for profitability, cost follow-up, and business outcomes Ensure regulatory compliance and drive regulatory initiatives Own product, regulatory, and operational risks within the domain Act as a clear owner and spokesperson for the payments domain, internally and externally Build strong collaborations with business, IT, and other key stakeholders Lead, coach, and develop a team of senior product owners What is needed in this role: Proven experience leading product organisations within financial services (payments experience is highly valued) Strong ability to deliver results in a matrix organisation Experience working closely with technology in delivery-intensive environments Ability to navigate and make decisions in complex, regulated settings A structured and business-driven approach – you turn data into decisions and action Ability to prioritise, make decisions, and stand by them, even under pressure Experience collaborating with external partners and vendors (an established network is a plus) Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and spoken A relevant academic degree in engineering, business, or similar We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities and thrives in roles with significant responsibility. As a leader, you are clear, confident, and have empathy – you set direction, create accountability, and build high-performing teams With us, you can experience: Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development. Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society. An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities. A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work-life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role. Benefits such as our share based reward program Eken, company pension plan, employee offer for banking products, health insurance. "Join our team and... work together with professional colleagues to deliver on our most challenging initiatives, maximise customer satisfaction, and contribute to Swedbank’s position in society. As Head of Payment Products, you are responsible for the payment products portfolio. You set the direction, drive priorities, and ensure the bank delivers business and customer value, and regulatory outcomes.” David Lidhagen, your future manager We look forward to receiving your application by 2026.08.24 Location: Sundbyberg, Stockholm Recruiting manager: David Lidhagen Please note that the selection process is expected to begin after the summer holiday period, applications will be reviewed from August onwards. We appreciate your patience and look forward to considering your application. We would like to let you know that a background check and a drug test may be a part of the process for this role. We have made our choice regarding recruitment media and therefore kindly decline contact with ad sellers or sellers of other recruitment services. Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome. #LI-MM1

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